Gay Pride parades from around the world

Compiled by Andrea Waguespack

Countries across the globe showed their support for the LGBT community

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Toronto, Ontario

A participant with a rainbow mask sits on the back of a float during the WorldPride Parade in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 29, 2014. WorldPride is an event that promotes lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT pride) issues on an international level through parades, festivals and other cultural activities. 2014 host Toronto is the first WorldPride celebration ever held in North America, and the 4th such festival in the world. AFP PHOTO / Geoff ROBINSGEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images

Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images

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Toronto, Ontario

A participant with a rainbow mask sits on the back of a float during the WorldPride Parade in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 29, 2014. WorldPride is an event that promotes lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT pride) issues on an international level through parades, festivals and other cultural activities. 2014 host Toronto is the first WorldPride celebration ever held in North America, and the 4th such festival in the world. AFP PHOTO / Geoff ROBINSGEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images